May 1 is the deadline for the IAAO 2026 Awards Program and the IAAO Fellows Program and members are encouraged to prepare and submit their nominations.
Awards Program
IAAO’s Awards Program boasts categories recognizing individual and organizational achievements in numerous areas including publications, technical expertise, and service to IAAO, just to name a few. Nominations are accepted at the beginning of each year through May 1.
Award winners are announced and recognized at the IAAO Annual Conference. The annual Awards Program is a highly visible conference event and all IAAO members and affiliated organizations are encouraged to submit nominations.
Submitting a nomination is easy, and there are plenty of opportunities to recognize your office, a colleague, Chapters/Affiliates, legislators, news media, and others doing great things for mass appraisal and assessment administration. Follow these two simple steps:
- Review the categories and guidelines on the Awards Page
- Complete the Nomination Form online
Be sure to check out the March 2024 F+E article on “The power of a nomination”and think of someone who you want to nominate.
Fellows Program
The IAAO Fellows Program recognizes individuals who have dedicated their career to the development of our profession and made exceptional contributions to the Association and the assessment industry. The FIAAO title is awarded at the Annual Conference to recognize the best of the best within our ranks.
To nominate an individual for the Fellows Program:
- Complete the Nominations form online
- Once verified, the nominee will be asked to submit additional information
The Fellows nomination deadline is also May 1. We look forward to reviewing your submission and announcing winners at the 2026 Annual Conference!
If you have any questions, please contact Daniel Fuchs, IAAO Member Recognition Committee liaison via email, or by phone at 816-701-8104.